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Meat Female Buffalo Yearling

Female buffalo yearling (90-200 kg) bred for veal or beef production, imported live for fattening on US pastures. Fits HTS 0102.39.00.38 as other female buffalo in this weight range. Preferred for leaner meat profile compared to cattle.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+20.0%20%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0102.39.00Same rate: 20%

If under 90 kg

Lighter weight females use the preceding sub-subheading.

0106Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If for fattening prior to slaughter

Animals intended for slaughter after brief fattening period classified under heading 0106.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Test for bluetongue and epizootic hemorrhagic disease prior to export as required by APHIS

โ€ข Use ventilated containers meeting Animal Welfare Act standards for ocean transport

โ€ข Prepare contingency for veterinary inspection delays at first US port

Related Products under HTS 0102.39.00.38

Female Water Buffalo Calf

A young female water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) weighing between 90 kg and 200 kg, typically used for breeding or meat production in agricultural settings. This falls under HTS 0102.39.00.38 as live female buffalo in the specified weight range, excluding asses, mules, and hinnies. Imported primarily for farm integration or dairy purposes in regions where water buffalo are raised.

Female Swamp Buffalo Heifer

A female swamp buffalo (Bubalus carabanensis) in the 90-200 kg range, often imported for draft work, milk, or meat in rice farming regions. Classified under HTS 0102.39.00.38 for non-purebred female buffalo of this weight, distinct from cattle or other bovines. These are hardy animals suited to wetland environments.

Dairy Female Buffalo Calf

Female buffalo calf from dairy breeds like Murrah, weighing 90-200 kg, imported for milk production integration into herds. HTS 0102.39.00.38 covers these as other female buffalo in this weight class, not purebred breeding stock. Valued for high-fat milk used in mozzarella production.

Female Carabao Calf

Female carabao (Philippine water buffalo) calf weighing 90-200 kg, imported for agricultural work or breeding. HTS 0102.39.00.38 applies to these non-elite female buffalo. Known for strength in plowing rice fields.

Breeding Age Female Buffalo

Pubescent female buffalo (90-200 kg) nearing breeding age, imported for herd expansion. Under HTS 0102.39.00.38 as other females, not yet purebred certified. Enhances genetic diversity in commercial operations.